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Discuss third-party XTensions® software for QuarkXPress 2015 and QuarkXPress 2016.As the API hasn't changed between 2015 & 2016 versions, most XTension running in QuarkXPress 2015 should also work in QuarkXPress 2016.

The XTension interface between QuarkXPress 2015 and 2016 was the same, which means – if the developer of the XTension didn't force a version check – you can use a QX2015 XTension inside QX2016 and it will work.

QuarkXPress 2017 will have a slightly different XT interface (programming interface). Meaning you cannot simply use a QX2015/2016 XT inside QX2017.

So you need to ask the vendor of the XTension for an updated version please.

Good news are, we kept the changes minimal, so development effort for porting should be minimal, testing effort of course could be larger for our partners, so best to check with them, when and how they can provide an update.

We already know of many partners who will be ready and offer their updated XTensions when QuarkXPress 2017 ships.

At the moment I'm on Safari and Q2016 and have Suitcase Fusion 6 working with both Adobe CS6 and Q2016. Suitcase Fusion 7 supports Safari with the Adobe Cloud, not CS6, so I can't go for SF7. I just hope that Q2017 will work with the SF6 XTension ...Might I have a Q2017 test version to find out, please?

For information:I have just been looking at Extensis Fusion 7 - the current version. They say that they are not supporting Adobe CS6 on Sierra; if you want to use SF7 with Sierra then you'll have to use Adobe's Cloud if you want to continue using Photoshop...I shall stay with Fusion 6, which Extensis don't support.All we need now is for Apple to announce a greater and newer OS that will again upset the apple-cart!